Man, 21, stabbed to death in south east London
A 21-year-old man has been stabbed to death in south London, with six people arrested.
Police and emergency services were called to Hillingdon Street in Walworth at around 9pm last night, after reports of a stabbing.
Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated the 21-year-old man for stab injuries. Despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Scotland Yard said enquiries are ongoing to find his family. Five men and a woman all in their 20s were arrested shortly after on suspicion of murder.
They all remain in police custody, pending further investigation.
Borough Commander Emma Bond said: ‘We understand this news is both shocking and unsettling to the community and a number of crime scenes remain in place.
‘Our investigations continue and there will be an increased police presence in the area, I advise anyone in the community who has concerns to speak to their local officers.
‘I would also like to appeal to the public for information. Please, if you saw, heard or have any footage following last night’s incident then please come forward.
‘Your information can significantly help our detectives with their investigation. You can do so by calling 101, referencing CAD 7392/14APR.’
Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk.
For more stories like this, check our news page.